How severe is CVE-2016-2298?

CVE-2016-2298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-2298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2298?

CVE-2016-2298 primarily affects Meteocontrol Web'log Basic 100. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2298?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-2298 published?

CVE-2016-2298 was published on 2016-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2298

CVE-2016-2298 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Meteocontrol Web'log Basic 100 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 24% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Meteocontrol Web'log Basic 100
Published: 2016-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Meteocontrol WEB'log Basic 100, Light, Pro, and Pro Unlimited allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2298?: Meteocontrol WEB'log Basic 100, Light, Pro, and Pro Unlimited allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-2298?: CVE-2016-2298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-2298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2298?: CVE-2016-2298 primarily affects Meteocontrol Web'log Basic 100. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2298?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-2298 published?: CVE-2016-2298 was published on 2016-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:meteocontrol:web\'log_basic_100:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:meteocontrol:web\'log_light:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:meteocontrol:web\'log_pro:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:meteocontrol:web\'log_pro_unlimited:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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